Location: Jackson
Top Things to do in Jackson
Top 10 Things to do in Jackson, Wyoming (WY)
What outdoor activity can’t you do here? In the winter, there’s skiing (regular, cross-country, snowcat and heli-), snowshoeing and dogsledding. In summer, there’s fly-fishing, rafting (white-water or scenic) and hot-air balloon rides.
Restaurants in Jackson
1. Laurance Rockefeller Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 835 reviews
Reviewed By cscushman - Houston, United States
This is a great hike for the whole family. You can do a short hike to Phelps Lake or a much longer hike around the whole lake. Put lunch in your backpack and head off through a beautiful wooded trail along parts of a trickling stream. Make sure you take bear spray with you. I have seen bears on more than one occasion. After your hike, stop in at their visitor’s center to learn more about the Rockefeller family and their generous donation of land for our Park’s system. Make sure to save time to watch the all seasons slide show showing the park and it’s animals in all four seasons. Then step back into the zen like room where you can sit and listen to all the sounds of the many wonders of GTNP. They only allow so many cars to park in their lot. Get their early or take a book and wait in line, in your car, for the next parking place.
2. Images of Nature by Thomas Mangelsen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By CharlesC722 - Dawsonville, United States
Ever time I come to Jackson I make three or four visits to this fabulous Gallery. If you love wildlife this is a must see exhibit of Tom Mangelsen one of the top photographers in the world. You will be amazed at unbelievable scenes he has captured that seem almost surreal. Quite simply he seems to always be at the right place at the right time. Over the past six months I have purchased three o his selections and I proudly display them in my study . I particularly urge families with children to stop by because a visit is even better than going to a zoo! You will certain be in awe of what you experience!
3. National Museum of Wildlife Art
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4.5 based on 1,955 reviews
From the outside, this museum looks like a natural rock outcropping; inside this building lies some of the world's finest wildlife art.
Reviewed By jfm172 - Jackson, United States
Plan a visit to this wonderful western art museum built high on a hillside overlooking the National Elk refuge and meandering Flat Creek running through it. The National Wildlife Art Museum’s architecture is equal to it’s amazing paintings, bronze sculptures (inside and out) and awesome collections. There is a nice little restaurant with summertime outdoor seating and a classy gift shop with a wide price range. Interesting programs are periodically scheduled in the theater. On a nice day, take a walk down, up and around the outdoor sculpture trails. Well worth a visit by all ages.
4. Antelope Flats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 559 reviews
About 12 miles from the heart of Jackson, this trail is not as strenuous as some but offers a spectacular view of the Grand Tetons and the occasional antelope.
Reviewed By annedJ5642JS
Definitely worth the drive out there! Interesting to read of the Mormon settlement and see the barn. Great pic opportunity!
5. Jackson Hole Rodeo
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4.5 based on 712 reviews
Reviewed By phila374 - Wallsend, United Kingdom
This was our second visit to Jackson Hole Rodeo and it was just as good as the memory of our first visit. We had pre-booked our tickets as we had last time, but this isn’t essential. The atmosphere at the venue is very family friendly, as is the whole experience. The main seating area is opposite the stalls used by the riders and the animals (bulls & horses) giving a great view of the action as they’re released into the arena. The event also includes barrel racing by some very talented female riders, calf lassoing, and the high-light of the evening for the kids of chasing either sheep or calves to retrieve a bandanna. The evening lasts about 2 and a half hours of fun and entertainment. The event has loads of space for parking should you be driving there, alternatively if you’re staying in Jackson Hole it’s only a 10 minutes stroll from the town square. Should their calendar match with our next visit to Jackson Hole, we would definitely be attending again.
6. National Elk Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,780 reviews
A wildlife refuge located north of Jackson, WY that provides winter habitat for Jackson's elk herd. Seasonal hours of operation are listed on the web site for the Visitor Center, Historic Miller Ranch, and Winter Sleigh Ride tours.
Reviewed By cmhprh - Kenosha, United States
This is a fun way to see elk -- lots and lots of elk -- up close and personal, in a very safe manner. Tickets are $25 a person, but the sleigh only holds 12 or so passengers, so it's a small group. Bundle up, because this is, after all, outside, in the winter, in Jackson Hole, where it can be snowing, blowing, and downright cold! Or, as on our day, a gloriously sunny day, as luck would have it. You must get a reservation for this trip, which lasts about an hour or so. And you show up at the Jackson Visitor Center to pay and get your ticket. A small shuttle bus takes you a couple miles up the road to the Elk Refuge, where you disembark, meet your sleigh driver, and get going rather quickly. They do hand out a liberal amount of blankets, to help keep you warm, but do dress accordingly -- in layers, and wisely. Our driver was very interesting, conveying lots of facts about the horses (we had Percheron draft horses; the other horses they use are Belgian draft horses), about the elk refuge, about the elk, about feeding in the winter, and on and on. He stresses safety, so, while the sleigh is moving, keep your seats, please. He does stop frequently, both so he can continue his stories, and so you can take pictures. The scenery is beautiful, the elk are magnificent creatures, the sleigh ride is fun, and it gives you a chance to cuddle up to your sweetie. What more could you want?
7. Rendezvous Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Jackon Hole ski area's main attraction ranks as the most challenging mountain to ski in the country.
Reviewed By 350tamib
Took the tram up. It is absolutely breathtaking from up here Would definitely recommend the trip, and consider getting the waffles while you are up there.
8. Town Square
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4.5 based on 2,684 reviews
Reviewed By JeromeB101 - Columbia, United States
Lovely town square in Jackson with antler arches, statues and lots of shops surrounding. Well worth a visit.
9. Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By DaBigG
We were looking for ideas. People working here were very friendly and helpful and answered several questions we had. Clean restrooms.
10. Antler Arches of Jackson
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4.5 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By shopgrrl - Kansas City, United States
Once you hit the town square, it's best to park, walk and see all the sights--not the least of which is a uniquely designed archway on each of the four corners of the town square/park--using the found elk antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. Not to be missed, these antler archways.
